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Old 11-09-2006, 05:16 PM
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Default Will higher gears make it easier to drive?
Since I did a T56 swap into my car, I'm still running the 3.23 gears. Will going to a 3.42 or 3.73 make accelerating from a stop easier on the clutch and require less slipping?
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Yes, numerically higher gears make it easier to get the car moving. I don't think you'll notice mutch difference going to the 3.42 though, too small of a jump.
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oh hell yeah. your better off saving for a built rear..like a 12 bolt or 9 inch because you'll already be paying 500 installed for gears..unless you do it yourself. A set of 4.10s will do wonders. What do you have done mod wise?
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With 2 overdrives on a T-56 you can now feel free to put some gear in the car. It will thank you lol
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4:10's =

my car chirps 4th at about 95mph.
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Originally Posted by 67RSCamaroVette
4:10's =

my car chirps 4th at about 95mph.
Siiiiick, i cant wait to get my 9 inch with 4:10 gears
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Siiiiick, i cant wait to get my 9 inch with 4:10 gears
4.11's
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9 inch? You must be building some hell of a race car.
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